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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Name: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Rating: 5 (30 reviews)
Author: Matthew Walker
ISBN: 9781501144318

Matthew Walker · 2017 · 368 pages

"Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity ... An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now ... neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming"--Amazon.com.

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Bill Gates
“Explains how neglecting sleep undercuts your creativity, problem solving, decision-making, learning, memory, heart health, brain health, mental health, emotional well-being, immune system, and even your life span.”↗
Chris Williamson
“The only book on sleep you need in my opinion. If you haven’t taken the red pill on sleep’s effects on your health and longevity then dedicate some time to it here. Tips for how to improve and optimise your sleep, insights into the function of sleep for the human body and more. Single-handedly changed my view of rest and recovery. Non-Fiction 15”↗
Keith Rabois
“@paulg @rivatez Upside of Stress, Why We Sleep, The Score Takes Care of Itself, The Little Kingdom, Vision of the Anointed.”↗
David Heinemeier Hansson
“@noahkrueger @brittballard Check the Why We Sleep book.”↗
Peter Attia
“New podcast is live: #126 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D. (@sleepdiplomat): Sleep and immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, and addressing questions about his book. https://peterattiamd.com/matthewwalker4/”↗
Bryan Johnson
“Not only did I become convinced that getting high-quality sleep is the best protector and enhancer of health and cognition, but it is also the most underappreciated.”↗
Nathaniel Drew
“Health and Wellbeing I consider these to be amazing resources as I learn how to better take care of myself.”↗
Amanda Palmer
“p.p.s. here’s the source of this figure, this book is absolutely magnificent and will totally change your understanding of and relationship to sleep (and other substances):”↗
Sanjay Bakshi
“@menakadoshi Please read this book: Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams”↗
Rhonda Patrick
“"Many of you know the brilliant Dr. Walker from his visit on @joerogan's podcast or his amazing and *highly* recommended book Why We Sleep. You'll find nearly thirty highlights from this episode on the new FMF Clips channel playlist! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrGxo-5Uw8gLqsHAowyhrKT-7U8aWy4Ng"”↗
Jason Fried
“Think 6 hours is enough sleep? Think you can power through periods of limited sleep and make it up later? Think you’re immune to sleep deprivation because you’re born to hustle? Read this book and think again. “Why We Sleep” is highly recommended —>”↗
Dave Collum
“Hey @APompliano: "Why We Sleep" might be an answer to your question about most important book.”↗
Jonathan Sacks
“What were the best books you read in 2017? Very interested in your opinions as I am always looking for good books to read. Here are some of my choices; books by Michael Walker, @DouglasKMurray, Dr Jean Twenge and Dr Edith Eger.”↗
Ben Goldsmith
“Opening page of the international bestseller “Why We Sleep”, by Prof. Matthew Walker. This is a seriously eye-opening book. If ever there was a must-read, this is it.”↗
Joe Kunkle
“Just an insane amount of awesome studies and detail on how the brain functions in this book... Also, has my mind churning for disruption opportunities to reverse that vicious cycle society has undergone forcing this habit killing people slowly... So much more to learn...”↗
Manu Ginobili
“I can't recommend "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker enough. Amazing book about the crucial importance of sleep in our health. A topic so many times overlooked by everybody (especially by athletes!).”↗
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